On the Shortness of Life

By: Lucius Seneca

Narrated by: Clint Arthur

The majority of mortals, Paulinus, complain bitterly of the spitefulness of Nature, because we are born for a brief span of life, because even this space that has been granted to us rushes by so speedily and so swiftly that all save a very few find life at an end just when they are getting ready to live. Nor is it merely the common herd and the unthinking crowd that bemoan what is, as men deem it, an universal ill; the same feeling has called forth complaint also from men who were famous.

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Short book with a great message.

Short book with a great message. I found it well worth my time to listen.

So much value-So little time

This book requires multiple readings
So much value to be had. Thank you. Ironic that this review requires additional words in order to submit.

enjoyed it

great little book. I would recommend it to others. especially if you are looking for an intro into philosophy.

An Excellent And Interesting Essay

I completely enjoyed this work. It is not lengthy. I did read along on Kindle. There is much of Roman history included in this essay, the knowledge of which adds to the enjoyment of it. The essay provides much fuel for thought. Thank You...

Alright

I think reading it would have been better or maybe more context into the time period. Lots of good stuff sprinkled throughout, though sprinkled.